Current Affairs Quiz – December 2025

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Government will set up National Coral Reef Research Institute (NCRRI) in Andaman and Nicobar Islands at a cost of ₹120 crore. It will be the nodal and monitoring agency for coral reef research across India. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) is responsible for establishing the National Coral Reef Research Institute (NCRRI). NCRRI will focus on coral reef research, conservation, and management. Coral reefs protect coasts from storms and strong waves, saving lives and property. Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) museum will introduce QR code-based digital access to species information.

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A new species of damselfly named Protosticta sooryaprakashi has been discovered in the Western Ghats of India. It is also called the Kodagu Shadowdamsel and was found in Kodagu district of Karnataka. The species is named in honour of Dr. Sooryaprakash Shenoy, a famous botanist. It has bright sky-blue markings and a very slender body, making it the thinnest in its group. It lives in cool, shaded, low-light areas and needs a clean environment to breed. Its presence shows a healthy and low-pollution ecosystem.

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Goa Shipyard Limited handed over ICGS Amulya, the third of eight Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), to the Indian Coast Guard. The vessel is 51.43 m long, 330 tonnes, and uses Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP) for better fuel efficiency. It has a top speed over 27 knots and a range of 1,500 nautical miles. It will be crewed by 6 officers and 35 sailors. It is built for fisheries protection, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance, anti-smuggling, anti-piracy, and Search and Rescue (SAR) missions. The ship will strongly boost India’s coastal and offshore security.

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A nest of the Rock Eagle Owl led the Telangana Forest Department to stop quarrying for over one month to protect the species. It is also called the Indian eagle-owl or Bengal eagle-owl. It is a large horned owl found in hilly scrub forests and rocky areas. The bird is brown-grey with a white throat patch and black stripes. It is mainly found in South Asian countries like India, Nepal, and Pakistan. Its status is Least Concern under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

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The Ministry of Women and Child Development launches a 100-day intensive awareness campaign for a Child Marriage Free Bharat at Vigyan Bhawan. The campaign marks one year of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat initiative. The initiative was started on 27 November 2024 by Ministry of Women and Child Development. The campaign runs from 27 November 2025 to 8 March 2026 with the aim of mobilising citizens, institutions, and community leaders against child marriage.

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At the World Summit on Disaster Management 2025 in Dehradun, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh announces major upgrades to Uttarakhand’s early-warning systems. The upgrades include 6 weather radars, 33 observatories, and 142 AWS (Automatic Weather Stations). World Summit on Disaster Management 2025 serves as a global platform on disaster resilience for scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and industry leaders. The theme is “Strengthening International Cooperation for Building Resilient Communities.” The summit aims to boost global disaster collaboration, share scientific knowledge, strengthen early-warning infrastructure, and support resilient development, especially in the Himalayan ecosystem.

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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is declared over after 42 days without new cases, confirmed by Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) health officials and the World Health Organization (WHO). Ebola, caused by orthoebolaviruses, first discovered in 1976 in DRC near the Ebola River, leads to severe hemorrhagic fever with internal bleeding. It spreads from wild animals like fruit bats and non-human primates, and among humans through direct contact with infected body fluids, not through air.

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The Andhra Pradesh government has officially renamed Raj Bhavan as Lok Bhavan. The change was approved by Governor S. Abdul Nazeer following communication from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India. A notification confirming the renaming was issued by G. Anantha Ramu, Special Chief Secretary to the Governor. With this change, the Governor’s official residence in Andhra Pradesh will now be known as Lok Bhavan.

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Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi won the Jerusalem Masters 2025 title. He defeated former world champion Viswanathan Anand in an all-Indian final. The victory came through a blitz tie-break after their initial rapid games ended in a draw. In the semifinals, Arjun defeated Russian Grandmaster Peter Svidler. Anand reached the final by overcoming reigning World Blitz Champion Ian Nepomniachtchi.

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Tamil Nadu launched the Toy Manufacturing Policy 2025 to attract new investments and boost domestic toy production. The policy was released by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin at the Tamil Nadu Investors Conclave held in Madurai. New and expansion projects investing more than ₹50 crore and creating at least 50 jobs are eligible for special incentives within three years. The toy manufacturing sector has been declared a sunrise sector under the Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy (TNIP) 2021. Capital subsidies are provided at 7% in A districts, 10% in B districts, and 12% in C districts over fixed periods.